Denarius - Septimius Severus MONETAE AVG; Moneta
193 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETAE AVG
Translation:
Monetae Augusti.
To the mint of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of silver and was used throughout the empire for everyday transactions. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta on the reverse side, which is where the word "monetary" comes from. Moneta was the goddess of money, coinage, and the minting process, and her image on the coin served as a symbol of the Roman Empire's economic power and influence.
